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Add 40/5 and 12/72

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 12/72

40/5 + 12/72 is 49/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    40/5 = 40 × 72/5 × 72 = 2880/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/360 + 60/360 = 2880 + 60/360 = 2940/360
  5. 2940/360 simplified gives 49/6
  6. So, 40/5 + 12/72 = 49/6
    In mixed form: 81/6

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